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Is Transport Appraisal Fit for Purpose in a Climate Emergency?
26/10/2020
Is Transport Appraisal Fit for Purpose in a Climate Emergency?
Climate change is increasingly recognised as the most pressing global challenge humanity faces. The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change back in 2006 stated that it “is presenting a unique challenge for economics”. Therefore, it has been recognised as an issue and challenge for appraisal for many years. Emissions from the transport sector being a major contributor to climate change comprising around 27% of annual emissions and as Climate Emergencies being declared on both a local (...)
Covid-19 and the Built Environment
01/05/2020
Covid-19 and the Built Environment
The coronavirus outbreak and social distancing requirements implemented by the UK government have led to a vast reduction in road and rail (...)
A World Less Travelled
30/04/2020
A World Less Travelled
The response to Coronavirus has led to profound changes in the way we travel.
Transport, climate change and reducing carbon emissions
11/12/2019
Transport, climate change and reducing carbon emissions
In June 2019, in her last throw of the dice as Prime Minister, Theresa May committed the UK to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a (...)
Rethinking Transport Modelling
28/06/2019
Rethinking Transport Modelling
This article features in the June issue of Local Transport Today.
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